DefinitionAdmiralty and maritime law deals with the rules, concepts and legal practice governing vessels, the shipping industry, the carrying of goods and passengers by water as well as related maritime concepts.

To download an application, click on the appropriate application. You will be asked if you would like to "Open" or "Save" the file (MSWord). It is advisable to save the file to your computer for future reference. Type in your responses on the application and print a copy. Attach any required documents, enclose the $250 application fee, and mail your application to: The Florida Bar, Legal Specialization and Education Dept., 651 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300.

Currently Certified
If you were originally certified in 1996, 2001, 2006 or 2011, the Application for Recertification must be postmarked by June 15, 2016. All requirements for recertification are to be completed by May 31, 2016 unless you file a recertification extension request.

Seeking Certification
If you wish to apply for certification, theInitial Application for Certification filing period opens July 1, 2016 and applications must be postmarked by August 31, 2016. This filing period is to become eligible to sit for the March 2017 Admiralty & Maritime Law Exam.You may submit an Abbreviated Application for Certification only if you meet one of the following conditions. In order to become eligible to sit for the 2017 Admiralty & Maritime Law Exam the abbreviated application must be postmarked by August 31, 2016.

1. You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by August 31, 2015 which was approved, but you were unable to sit for the 2016 Admiralty & Maritime Law Exam.

2. You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by August 31, 2015 which was approved, you took the 2016 Admiralty & Maritime Law Exam, but you were unsuccessful in obtaining a passing score. (Please note if you were unsuccessful on the 2015 and 2016 exam, you are not eligible to apply for the 2017 Admiralty & Maritime Law exam, but you may reapply for the 2018 exam by submitting the Initial Application for Certification.)